Dr. Thomas D. Vance, age 87, of US Highway 221 South, Blowing Rock, passed away Monday morning, May 27, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
Dr. Vance was born September 12, 1931 in Avery County, a son of the late Edward Newman Vance and Etta Buchanan Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ammons Vance; one brother, Glenn Vance, and three sisters, Olga Pierce, Lorene Thiele, and Barbara Roseborough.
He was a retired radiologist, most recently at Watauga Medical Center and Blowing Rock Hospital. Dr. Vance was a dedicated husband to the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Carol Ammons Vance. He trailblazed the first full-time radiologist in the North Carolina High Country, covering multiple counties and multiple hospitals. Dr. Vance was the founder of Watauga Radiological Services and constant innovator for latest technology and care for his patients. He donated land for Blowing Rock Fire Department Station No. 2. Dr. Vance always provided love and educational resources for his children and grandchildren, and always seized the opportunity to help others without recognition. He was and avid Duke basketball fan and supporter of his alma mater. He was also a train enthusiast, classical music aficionado, a lifelong love of the Appalachian Mountains, and a wicked sense of humor.
Dr. Vance is survived by two daughters, Susan Johnson and husband Milan of Kenly, North Carolina, and Karen Richon and husband Joel of Highland, Maryland; two sons, Ken Vance and wife Laura of Clemmons, North Carolina, and Matt Vance and wife Maggie of Jacksonville, Florida; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Vance of Winston-Salem, Stephanie Johnson of Raleigh, Sarah Vance of Clemmons, and Ella Vance of Jacksonville; one grandson, Thomas Vance of Jacksonville, and two half-sisters, Eddie Jo Jarrett of Atlanta, Georgia and Edith Vance of Marion, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas D. Vance were conducted Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Dan Little officiating.
The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock.
Entombment was made in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
The family received friends Saturday afternoon, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Blowing Rock Fire Department, 8001 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, or to the American Lung Association for COPD Research.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Life Care Center of Banner Elk and Appalachian Home Care for their excellent dedicated service.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. Vance was born September 12, 1931 in Avery County, a son of the late Edward Newman Vance and Etta Buchanan Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ammons Vance; one brother, Glenn Vance, and three sisters, Olga Pierce, Lorene Thiele, and Barbara Roseborough.
He was a retired radiologist, most recently at Watauga Medical Center and Blowing Rock Hospital. Dr. Vance was a dedicated husband to the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Carol Ammons Vance. He trailblazed the first full-time radiologist in the North Carolina High Country, covering multiple counties and multiple hospitals. Dr. Vance was the founder of Watauga Radiological Services and constant innovator for latest technology and care for his patients. He donated land for Blowing Rock Fire Department Station No. 2. Dr. Vance always provided love and educational resources for his children and grandchildren, and always seized the opportunity to help others without recognition. He was and avid Duke basketball fan and supporter of his alma mater. He was also a train enthusiast, classical music aficionado, a lifelong love of the Appalachian Mountains, and a wicked sense of humor.
Dr. Vance is survived by two daughters, Susan Johnson and husband Milan of Kenly, North Carolina, and Karen Richon and husband Joel of Highland, Maryland; two sons, Ken Vance and wife Laura of Clemmons, North Carolina, and Matt Vance and wife Maggie of Jacksonville, Florida; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Vance of Winston-Salem, Stephanie Johnson of Raleigh, Sarah Vance of Clemmons, and Ella Vance of Jacksonville; one grandson, Thomas Vance of Jacksonville, and two half-sisters, Eddie Jo Jarrett of Atlanta, Georgia and Edith Vance of Marion, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas D. Vance were conducted Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Dan Little officiating.
The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock.
Entombment was made in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
The family received friends Saturday afternoon, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Blowing Rock Fire Department, 8001 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, or to the American Lung Association for COPD Research.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Life Care Center of Banner Elk and Appalachian Home Care for their excellent dedicated service.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. Thomas D. Vance, age 87, of US Highway 221 South, Blowing Rock, passed away Monday morning, May 27, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
Dr. Vance was born September 12, 1931 in Avery County, a son of the late Edward Newman Vance and Etta Buchanan Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ammons Vance; one brother, Glenn Vance, and three sisters, Olga Pierce, Lorene Thiele, and Barbara Roseborough.
He was a retired radiologist, most recently at Watauga Medical Center and Blowing Rock Hospital. Dr. Vance was a dedicated husband to the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Carol Ammons Vance. He trailblazed the first full-time radiologist in the North Carolina High Country, covering multiple counties and multiple hospitals. Dr. Vance was the founder of Watauga Radiological Services and constant innovator for latest technology and care for his patients. He donated land for Blowing Rock Fire Department Station No. 2. Dr. Vance always provided love and educational resources for his children and grandchildren, and always seized the opportunity to help others without recognition. He was and avid Duke basketball fan and supporter of his alma mater. He was also a train enthusiast, classical music aficionado, a lifelong love of the Appalachian Mountains, and a wicked sense of humor.
Dr. Vance is survived by two daughters, Susan Johnson and husband Milan of Kenly, North Carolina, and Karen Richon and husband Joel of Highland, Maryland; two sons, Ken Vance and wife Laura of Clemmons, North Carolina, and Matt Vance and wife Maggie of Jacksonville, Florida; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Vance of Winston-Salem, Stephanie Johnson of Raleigh, Sarah Vance of Clemmons, and Ella Vance of Jacksonville; one grandson, Thomas Vance of Jacksonville, and two half-sisters, Eddie Jo Jarrett of Atlanta, Georgia and Edith Vance of Marion, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas D. Vance were conducted Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Dan Little officiating.
The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock.
Entombment was made in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
The family received friends Saturday afternoon, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Blowing Rock Fire Department, 8001 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, or to the American Lung Association for COPD Research.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Life Care Center of Banner Elk and Appalachian Home Care for their excellent dedicated service.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. Vance was born September 12, 1931 in Avery County, a son of the late Edward Newman Vance and Etta Buchanan Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ammons Vance; one brother, Glenn Vance, and three sisters, Olga Pierce, Lorene Thiele, and Barbara Roseborough.
He was a retired radiologist, most recently at Watauga Medical Center and Blowing Rock Hospital. Dr. Vance was a dedicated husband to the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Carol Ammons Vance. He trailblazed the first full-time radiologist in the North Carolina High Country, covering multiple counties and multiple hospitals. Dr. Vance was the founder of Watauga Radiological Services and constant innovator for latest technology and care for his patients. He donated land for Blowing Rock Fire Department Station No. 2. Dr. Vance always provided love and educational resources for his children and grandchildren, and always seized the opportunity to help others without recognition. He was and avid Duke basketball fan and supporter of his alma mater. He was also a train enthusiast, classical music aficionado, a lifelong love of the Appalachian Mountains, and a wicked sense of humor.
Dr. Vance is survived by two daughters, Susan Johnson and husband Milan of Kenly, North Carolina, and Karen Richon and husband Joel of Highland, Maryland; two sons, Ken Vance and wife Laura of Clemmons, North Carolina, and Matt Vance and wife Maggie of Jacksonville, Florida; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Vance of Winston-Salem, Stephanie Johnson of Raleigh, Sarah Vance of Clemmons, and Ella Vance of Jacksonville; one grandson, Thomas Vance of Jacksonville, and two half-sisters, Eddie Jo Jarrett of Atlanta, Georgia and Edith Vance of Marion, North Carolina.
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas D. Vance were conducted Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Dan Little officiating.
The body lay in state, at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock.
Entombment was made in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
The family received friends Saturday afternoon, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Blowing Rock Fire Department, 8001 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, or to the American Lung Association for COPD Research.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Life Care Center of Banner Elk and Appalachian Home Care for their excellent dedicated service.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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